Canon D30 vs Nikon S640

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon D30 vs Nikon S640, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was manufactured 4 years after the S640 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D30 matches up versus the S640 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 vs Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 vs the S640.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and S640 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and S640.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger D30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.